Paul Riario
Paul Riario has been the tech/gear editor and online video presence for Guitar World for over 25 years. Paul is one of the few gear editors who has actually played and owned nearly all the original gear that most guitarists wax poetically about, and has survived this long by knowing every useless musical tidbit of classic rock, new wave, hair metal, grunge, and alternative genres. When Paul is not riding his road bike at any given moment, he remains a working musician, playing in two bands called SuperTrans Am and Radio Nashville.
Latest articles by Paul Riario
Bose L1 Pro16 Portable Line Array System review
By Paul Riario published
The future of PA systems? This portable and powerful unit lets you take your performance anywhere
Stage Right by Monoprice 30W Tube Guitar Amp Head and 1x12 Cab review
By Paul Riario published
An ultra-affordable guitar amp that defies expectations
Vidami Video Looper Pedal review
By Paul Riario published
Pause, play, slow-down and loop internet video for epic practice sessions with this ever-so-modern take on the looper
Boss OC-5 Octave review
By Paul Riario published
The latest coffee-colored octave pedal from Boss is the best yet...
Maxon Apex 808 Overdrive review
By Paul Riario published
Is this Susumu Tamura-designed drive pedal the finest Tube Screamer on the market?
EVH Striped Series Frankie review
By Paul Riario published
The ultimate Eddie Van Halen guitar with the go-faster stripes and the go-faster neck
Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT review
By Paul Riario published
With its two-channel design, onboard effects and powerful design, this acoustic amp could add some magic to your next show
Fender Limited Edition HM Strat review
By Paul Riario published
A blast from the past that may or may not bring out that late-'80s shred instructor vibe in your playing
Orange Crest Edition Wireless Headphones review
By Paul Riario published
The perfect stocking filler for the amp worshipper in your life? Or simply a very impressive set of modern cans...
Review: Martin's new DJr-10E Dreadnought Junior is the perfect acoustic for just about anyone
By Paul Riario published
This guitar ticks all the boxes for comfort, feel, playability, portability and most importantly, sound
MXR Timmy Overdrive review
By Paul Riario published
MXR buddies up with Paul Cochrane for a reissue of his much prized transparent drive pedal
Boss Waza-Air review
By Paul Riario published
A fully featured headphones amp that might just be the best wireless, take-anywhere-and-practice option on the market
Gibson Lukas Nelson '56 Les Paul Junior review
By Paul Riario published
A vintage repro Junior to remind us that simplicity is often the secret to great guitar design
Carvin MACH100 review
By Paul Riario published
A 100-watt stereo power amp the size of an MXR stompbox
Eastman SB55DC/v review
By Paul Riario published
Offering raw but refined power, the Eastman SB55DC/v provides a classical finish to a solid rock 'n' roll machine
Wingman FX Danger Zone review
By Paul Riario published
A Top Gun-inspired analog tremolo and phaser to take your breath away after you've lost that lovin' feeling
Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 review
By Paul Riario published
It's a Jazzmaster, Jim, but 'knot as we know it – it's the latest minimalist metal machine for Jim Root and it's fierce
IsoAcoustics Stage 1 Board review
By Paul Riario published
Tighten up your amp's low-end and improve its clarity with this smart all-in-one speaker isolator
Ernie Ball VPJR Tuner review
By Paul Riario published
EB combines two of the most important pedals - and knocks it out of the park
Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce review
By Paul Riario published
This strummer's price tag is entirely justified given its exceptional performance and aesthetics
Sound Stone Guitar Sustainer review
By Paul Riario published
There are few other accessories that offer the same creative potential for under $40
Martin Guitar 000-28 Modern Deluxe review
By Paul Riario published
A fantastic feature-packed addition to the Modern Deluxe series with stunning attention to detail
GFI System Jonassus Drive review
By Paul Riario published
A unique dual-channel overdrive that would be a welcome addition to any pedalboard
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